RN Clinical Director

Care Hospice•Petaluma, CA

About The Position

Continuum Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an interdisciplinary team of clinicians. The Clinical Director oversees RNs, aides, social workers, and chaplains, and works closely with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to support office operations, growth in patient numbers, and compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and Continuum Hospice guidelines. The position calls for strong leadership, confidence in the team, and emotional intelligence. Continuum Hospice describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Its goal is to provide patients and loved ones with support, comfort, compassion, dignity, peace, and human connection. The role includes coordinating patient services, supporting and developing clinical staff, maintaining quality and regulatory compliance, and leading interdisciplinary care planning.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
At least two years of professional nursing experience providing direct patient care in hospice, home health, or community health within the last five years.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, including crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
Ability to take a supportive and sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
Computer proficiency, including typing and use of various programs, with EMR experience.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee patient services in alignment with hospice program policies.
Guide and support clinicians and promote continuous improvement in hospice care services.
Conduct chart audits and oversee medical record maintenance to ensure compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
Participate in developing orientation and in-service training for nursing and clinical staff.
Evaluate clinical staff performance during probationary periods and annually, providing teaching and counseling to improve service delivery.
Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to refine patient and family care plans, exchange insights, resolve challenges, and support professional collaboration.